According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sarandos stated that the show’s creators came in with a “60-hour pitch,” which in turn, resulted in the idea “to do this over six decades, in six seasons presumably, and make the whole show over eight to 10 years.” The first two seasons, the second of which is currently in production, have cost the platform over $100 million.

In other news…

Netflix has acquired a brand new Legendary Pictures-produced sci-fi action film titled Spectral. Starring James Badge Dale, Emily Mortimer, and Bruce Greenwood, the film centers on a scientist’s harrowing Delta Force special ops mission and will premiere via the platform on December 9. [Deadline]

AT&T forthcoming DirecTV Now live television streaming service will reportedly be unveiled at a New York event on November 28. The tentative $35-per-month platform will house over 100 channels, as well as SVOD content and local channels, and will offer free trials to new subscribers. [CNET]

HBO’s Insecure has promoted Natasha Rothwell, who appeared in four episodes of Season 1 opposite to Issa Rae, to series regular for Season 2. Rothwell is now also the show’s executive story editor and is in ongoing talks with the network to helm a brand new comedy series. [Deadline]

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